Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,592 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s see what we’ve got.
Right off the bat, the only game in town for the next 16 days is Ala Moana Bowls. It’s not a total washout, but you’re gonna have to work for it. The wind is a constant issue. For the first week, through the 4th of September, we’ve got a solid 6ft to 8ft of swell rolling in from the ENE, but the trade winds are honking at 19 to 25 mph. It’s cross-off, which keeps the faces clean, but that’s a stiff breeze to paddle into, and the scores are low. The wave energy is moderate to strong (values between 871 and 1266), but the short 8-second period means it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine, not your classic long-lined Bowls.
Things start to look up on the 5th of September. The swell drops back to 7ft from the ENE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy rockets up to 1874 and 2062 (strong). The wind eases to 19 mph, then down to 12-16 mph on the 6th. The 6th of September (Sunday) is the clear standout here. With 7ft of 13-second ENE groundswell and a moderate 12 mph cross-off breeze, that’s the best combo of size, power, and clean conditions on offer. It’s still an advanced wave, but for the crew that knows the lineup, that’s a window. The 7th is okay too, but the wind switches to a straight cross, bringing a bit of chop.
The second week gets messy. From the 8th, we see a drop in size and quality. The swell direction swings around, and the wind goes cross-on or light and variable. The energy drops off significantly. The 11th of September has a tiny 3ft, 12-second swell, but it’s clean. The 13th and 14th are small and inconsistent with very light wind, but the swell is tiny. The 15th and 16th are flat with onshore wind, so don’t bother.
So, the bottom line: The pick of the fortnight is the 6th of September (Sunday) at Ala Moana Bowls. That’s your window for a proper, powerful, clean groundswell. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 439 | 432 | 464 | 507 | 572 | 502 | 768 | 854 | 663 | 785 | 611 | 514 | 426 | 1299 | 1445 | 1592 | 1497 | 1240 | 1211 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:14AM0.56m | 6:20PM0.36m | 8:21AM0.59m | 6:54PM0.28m | 9:39AM0.62m | 7:57PM0.22m | 10:58AM0.66m | 10:35PM0.19m | 12:05PM0.69m | 00:18AM0.21m | 1:00PM0.73m | 1:21AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM0.05m | 1:40PM0.23m | 00:43AM0.05m | 3:38PM0.25m | 1:25AM0.06m | 6:22PM0.22m | 2:24AM0.08m | 7:30PM0.17m | 3:46AM0.09m | 8:03PM0.13m | 5:11AM0.08m | 8:31PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:47 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 192 | 329 | 314 | 364 | 422 | 318 | 279 | 206 | 203 | 469 | 364 | 284 | 426 | 456 | 497 | 307 | 509 | 558 | 1211 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | E 13 | SSE 12 | E 12 | SW 18 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 51 | 80 | 77 | 35 | 19 | 40 | 123 | 103 | 107 | 12 | 285 | 352 | 413 | 119 | 120 | 164 | 20 | 197 | 314 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | NW 9 | SW 12 | S 13 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 79 | 30 | 51 | 51 | 30 | 66 | 37 | 18 | 140 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 340 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | — |
| kJ | 439 | 432 | 464 | 507 | 572 | 502 | 768 | 854 | 663 | 785 | 611 | 514 | 420 | 1299 | 1445 | 1592 | 1497 | 1240 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 30 | 127 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 127 | 43 | 127 | 38 | 128 | 47 | 47 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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